January 13, 1970

Mr. Joseph Jaeger, Jr.
Director of Parks
State Park Board
P. O. Box 176
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101

Dear Mr. Jaeger:

In your recent letter you asked for our opinion whether Senate Bill No. 36, 75th General Assembly covers employees of the Missouri State Park Board, and, if so, what obligation is on the General Assembly to appropriate funds in accordance with proposals presented by a bargaining representative and accepted by the Park Board.

Senate Bill No. 36 is a repeal and reenactment of Section 105, 510, RSMo (L. 1965, p. 232; A.L. 1967, p. 193). Enclosed are two opinions issued in 1966 and 1967 interpreting Section 105.510, RSMo. The 1969 Amendment to the section (Senate Bill No. 36) made no change material to your inquiry.

Based upon these opinions, it is our view that Park Board employees are covered by the law, but that salary or other proposals presented by a bargaining representative and accepted by the Park Board in its discretion cannot obligate the General Assembly in the matter of appropriations to the Park Board.

Very truly yours,

John C. Danforth
Attorney General